Young Carers For People With Dementia

Young Carers For People With Dementia

What Is Dementia? Dementia is a term used to describe a range of symptoms that can include memory loss and problems with reasoning and communication. There can also be changes in personality and a reduction in a person’s ability to carry out daily activities,...
A Manifesto for Unpaid Carers and Young Carers

A Manifesto for Unpaid Carers and Young Carers

About carers Unpaid carers provide care and support to family members, friends and neighbours. The people they care for may be affected by disability, physical or mental ill-health, frailty or substance misuse. A person does not need to be living with the person they...
COVID-19 Unpaid Carers Campaign Launch

COVID-19 Unpaid Carers Campaign Launch

The campaign for unpaid carers to self-register for the COVID-19 vaccines launched today, and this will run in press, digital and radio. There are an estimated 700,000 people in Scotland who care for a friend, family member or neighbor affected by a disability,...
Young Carers Action Day 2021

Young Carers Action Day 2021

March 16 2021 What is Young Carers Action Day (YCAD)? Young Carers Action Day is an annual event, organised by Carers Trust. It has taken place over the last six years to raise awareness of young carers and the incredible contribution they make to their families and...
The Young Carers Package

The Young Carers Package

The Young Carers Package is a special bundle of treats available to all young carers, aged 11 to 18 inclusive in Scotland. It’s filled with special treats to help them make the most of their free time and support them in their caring role. Best of all,...
Protect Scotland App

Protect Scotland App

Stakeholder Toolkit A dedicated website has been set up to support the app. www.protect.scot Download the Protect Scotland App How it works Why use the app? How we use your data Frequently asked questions >> DOWNLOAD THE...
FAMS.Chat Listening Ear Telephone Service

FAMS.Chat Listening Ear Telephone Service

Are you a child, young person or adult living in fear, confusion, hopelessness, loneliness? Are you living with financial pressures, addiction, neglect, emotional, physical or sexual abuse? Are you struggling to feel connected in a complicated family relationship,...
From Scotland’s Young People

From Scotland’s Young People

SYP’s Manifesto 2021-2026 The Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP) would like your views to inform their 2021-26 Manifesto ‘From Scotland’s Young People’. As the democratically elected voice of Scotland’s young people, the issues we focus and...
Education Scotland Signposting, Advice and Support

Education Scotland Signposting, Advice and Support

Education Scotland Inclusion, Wellbeing and Equality – Signposting, Advice and Support 16/04/20 Signposting for teachers, parents, and children and young people who may be more vulnerable during this time of school closures and social isolation. Please view the...